[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12229-12230]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2002

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of ``National 
Therapeutic Recreation Week'' in South Carolina as proclaimed by 
Governor Jim Hodges.
  The purpose of this event, which begins today and is celebrated 
through July 14, is to increase public awareness of therapeutic 
recreation programs and services, and expand recreational and leisure 
opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Physical therapists 
from all over the state met and worked together to eliminate barriers 
to leisure activities for many with disabilities and educate people in 
leisure skills and attitudes. These therapists constantly stressed the 
importance and advantage of having a clear understanding of how 
involvement in leisure and recreational activities improves physical 
and psychosocial health, and how recreation can provide individuals 
with a sense of self-confidence and satisfaction.
  The theme for ``National Therapeutic Recreation Week'' is 
``Therapeutic Recreation . . . Examine the Possibilities.'' The theme 
suited the occasion perfectly, as the aim was to explore a variety of 
methods used by therapeutic recreation professionals to enhance the 
quality of life and well being of persons with disabilities.
  This year's ``National Therapeutic Recreation Week'' will hopefully 
generate more interest and encourage all South Carolinians to recognize 
the positive benefits of leisure and recreation.
  Mr. Speaker, thousands of South Carolinians devoted their time and 
energy to improve their quality of life, and also the lives of

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others. Please join me in recognizing the gallant efforts of these 
individuals, and the wonderful accomplishments they made during 
``National Therapeutic Recreation Week.''

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